Qipao wha?

 Most people that I know don't know what a qipao is, well that traditional Chinese dress that most people see? YUP, that's it. Made popular back in the 20s now it's become very luxe. Some costing into the thousands and taking up to 3 weeks to make by hand - who knew? I'm so used to the cheap ones in Chinatown for $20. The more you know!

"Tailor-made qipao can cost as much as 2,200 euros and take three weeks to make. The traditional dress was made popular through Shanghai advertisments during the 1920s."

http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/digest/2010-12/10/content_11683264.htm

Dior internships that YOU have to PAY for?!

This is straight up bull. I can NOT believe that in order to do free labor (a marketing internship) at Dior one would have to BID on it. The price is currently at $750. Regardless if it goes to a good cause, student should never have to PAY for an internship.

up coming designer pre sales

Chloe:
The sale doesn't officially start until Friday but you can preshop the discounts now. Shoes, clothing and a limited variety of bags will all be discounted 40% off.




Michael Kors:
The prefall collection is already reduced 50% and winter merchandise will be marked down the same amount following Thanksgiving.




Marni:
Presale has not yet started but we hear that the markdown is coming soon. The first discount should be 30% but a 50% price reduction usually comes shortly later.


Norma Kamali:
The Norma Kamali Black Friday sale will begin Wednesday. We hear that there will be seriously good deals. Select merchandise will all be priced $200 and under-- with most in the under $100 range. Sleeping bag coats in pink, cinder and cloud will be $125 to $175 from $650. (Perfect for keeping warm during the parade.) Silk satin gowns that were originally $2700, will be marked down to $200. The promotion takes a break for turkey day but will resume Friday.




YSL:
Presales will begin next week and the discount should be 30% to 40% off, depending on the item. The 57th Street location is plush with merchandise. We also hear that other locations will be transferring their merchandise to NYC too. We have a feeling there will be super discounts come January/Feb.

Saks Presale Begins

Saks Fifth Avenue still seems to be settling their Black Friday shopping incentives. For now, you can shop the eighth floor, designer shoe presale, where the markdown will officially be 30% Friday morning. In the contemporary department, fourth floor, items that are already discounted 40%, will be an additional 50% off until noon Friday. (There's really not a big selection but the markdown is substantial.)



Third floor, designer clothing is still a mystery. We imagine that there will be 30% markdowns on some designers, like Oscar and St. John and maybe Dolce.

GUCCI WATCHES + ARMANI WAREHOUSE SALE!!!! November 2010

So I actually went to the Gucci watch sale. I purchased 2 watches - a woman's gucci twirl and a mens watch. By the time I got there it was ransacked, only 3 tables left. Two with watches and one with some jewelery. The line outside was WRAPPED around the building. From what I could tell, people who was able to get in before did get the pick of the litter and basically bought out everything in bulk. It was suppose to be a two day sale but don't bother, everything seems to have sold out by today. -pictures later-

As for the Armani Sale, I didn't go but did see a LOT of people coming out with bags and it did seem like they have a huge stock of items. Most items were 60% off from what I've heard.

November Sample Sales - more will be added along the way (when i find out)

·         What: Kathryn Amberleigh

Why: Stacked-heel boots and colorful suede pumps are up to 80 percent off at the NYC designer’s first-ever sample sale.

When: Today, Wed. & Fri., 3-8 p.m.

Where: 195 Chrystie St., b/t Stanton & Rivington Sts., ste. 809g. Cash only.

·         What: Tibi

Why: Bundle up for less with the Melange sweater coat ($248; reg. $495), Muse applique coat ($310; reg. $620), and leather jacket($320; reg. $798).

When: Nov. 9-11. Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: 409 W. 39th St., b/t Ninth & Tenth Aves.

·         What: Rachel Leigh

Why: Stock up on jewelry for mom and friends at up to 80 percent off.

When: Nov. 9-11. Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: 252 W. 38th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 902. Cash only.

·         What: Nanette Lepore

Why: Dresses are $145 (reg. $398), jackets and coats are $195-$275 (reg. $448-$698), and skirts, pants, and tops are $95 (reg. $298).

When: Nov. 9-12. Tues.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: 225 W. 35th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 4th flr.

·         What: Tess Giberson

Why: Up to 70 percent off the designer’s cashmere coats, leggings, dresses, and accessories.

When: Nov. 10-14. Wed.-Fri., 3-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Where: 97 Crosby St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts.

·         What: Archetype Showroom

Why: Deep discounts on Iro knits, LnA goodies, Won Hundred shoes, and more clothing and accessories.

When: Nov. 12 & 13. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., noon-6 p.m.

Where: 676 Broadway, b/t Bond & Great Jones Sts., 2nd flr.

·         What: Lauren Moffatt

Why: We’re dying to get our mitts on the local designer’s feminine dresses, silky tops, and coats — all up to 70 percent off.

When: Nov. 16 & 17. Tues. & Wed., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: 214 W. 29th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 1503 (212-465-0839).

·         What: Lutz & Patmos

Why: This is your last chance to grab knits by the NYC design duo (in collaboration with friends like Sofia Coppola), and the discounts are steep (Coppola’s dress is $150; reg. $875).

When: Nov. 16-18. Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: 425 W. 13th St., b/t Ninth Ave. & Washington St., ste. 401 (212-463-9110).

·         What: Inhabit

Why: Warm up with men’s and women’s cashmere ($80; reg. $278) and cotton ($50; reg. $162) sweaters.

When: Nov. 17 & 18. Wed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: 1441 Broadway, b/t 40th & 41st Sts., 28th flr.

·         What: Colette Malouf

Why: Get your holiday look squared away with jewelry and hair accessories like bicolor mesh rhinestone headbands for $18 (reg. $88) and crochet cord bangles for $28 (reg. $140).

When: Nov. 17 & 18. Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: 594 Broadway, b/t Houston & Prince Sts., ste. 1216 (212-941-9588).

·         What: John Robshaw Textiles

Why: Up to 75 percent off luxury bedding, pillows, tabletop linens, dhurries, robes, and more.

When: Nov. 17-19. Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: 245 W. 29th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves. (212-594-6006).

·         What: Melissa Shoes

Why: The fantastic plastic shoes are marked way down, starting at $40.

When: Nov. 17-20. Wed.-Sat., noon-8 p.m.

Where: 520 W. 27th St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves. , ste. 403.

·         What: Rebecca Minkoff

Why: Python Morning After clutch is $162 (reg. $295), black Main Squeeze bag is $272 (reg. $495), splatter-print tote is $85 (reg. $155).

When: Nov. 17-21. Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: 93 Mercer St., b/t Broome & Spring Sts. (212-677-7829).

·         What: eM Productions

Why: Some of our favorite designers (Ace & Jig, Gar-de, Something Else, Veda) and priced 30-50 percent below wholesale. Plus, rifle through a selection of vintage clothing.

When: Nov. 18 & 19. Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: 636 Broadway, b/t Houston & Bleecker Sts., ste. 720. Cash only.

·         What: The News Inc.

Why: Major discounts on Kimberly Ovitz, Cheap Monday, Boy by Band of Outsiders, and Clu.

When: Nov. 18-20. Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Where: 495 Broadway, at Broome St. (212-925-9700).

·         What: Steven Alan

Why: Thirty to 75 percent off men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, including Some Odd Rubies silk dresses ($155; reg. $315) and Demy Lee cashmere sweaters ($125; reg. $375).

When: Nov. 18-21. Thurs. & Fri., 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: 87 Franklin St., b/t Broadway & Church St.


Note: The sales in RED will be ones that I personally will be going to.

Catherine Malandrino Sample Sale Event

Wednesday, November 10th
through
Friday, November 12th
8am - 8pm daily

Metropolitan Pavilion
123 West 18th Street
(6th & 7th Aves)
New York, NY 10011

also featuring for the first time

RSVP
samplesale@catherinemalandrino.com
to receive an additional 10% off!

Score a gift certificate to
Catherine Malandrino NYC Boutiques:
$25 when you spend $250
$75 when you spend $500
$125 when you spend $1,000

All credit cards and cash accepted

CURRENT WAREHOUSE AND SAMPLE SALES!!!

For those of you who like Rock & Republic but hate paying retail =D Enjoy~

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For those of you who want to just want some basics =]

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Oliver Peoples

Deal: Frames from Oliver Peoples and Paul Smith for $119; frames from Mosley Tribes will be $99. Also, get 30% off prescription lenses.
When/Where: Friday, October 29 through Sunday, October 31. Upper East Side: 10am—6pm, 755 Madison Ave at 65th St (212-585-3433.) Soho: Fri—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—6pm. 366 W. Broadway at Broome (212-585-3433)

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Burberry, Valentino, Cavalli, Versace, Missoni Sample Sale Exclusif Showroom Viva Italia! Shop this sale and find styles from Cavalli, Versace, Burberry, Valentino, Missoni and many more! This sale has a wide selection coats, jackets, knitwear, novelty separates, bags and accessories. All sizes are available. Prices are marked up to 50% off wholesale. Try-ons permitted in their attended fitting rooms. New merchandise arriving daily. Also available preview of spring  2011 branded Italian collections for sale. Event Begins:   10/26/2010 Event Ends:   11/7/2010 Event Times:   Mon-Sun 10am-7pm Location:   41 West 57th St. (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.) 5th Fl. New York, NY 10019 (212) 935-2670 Payment Types:   Cash / Charge

YSL Fall 2010 Friends & Family Sample Sale!!!

-Oct. 28th-30th 2010- I attended the 2nd and last days.

• On the second day there was a larger selection of accessories, shoes and purses than the last on the last day but the prices were the same as the first.
• On the last EVERYTHING was 50% off, so you can imagine that the selection was more scarce but if you arrived early enough they actually had a new shipment of bags. Sadly by the time I got there they were all gone =[

My experience as a whole was mixed BUT I did walk away with 10 items (3 of which were belts for a friend) so it was worth it!

Tribute patent leather bag Ori. $965 Sale.$100

Gold multi ring $20/Silver ring Ori. $79 Sale.$15/Necklace $20

Belts Ori $200-$400 each Sale. $25 each

10 drugstore products doctors do not recommend

http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2010/10/07/10-drugstore-products-doctors-do-not-recommend/?icid=main|main|dl3|sec1_lnk3|176798

Stuff

Free Bottle 24 Count of Aleve
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Free Tide detergent and Glad garbage bags
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Free Scotch Painters Tape
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Weekly List of Free Stuff

Free Eco-Friendly Notebook

http://printinglouisiana.net/ek_form/

Free Organic Hand Sanitizer

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Dove Hair Care Sample

https://secure.dove.us/dovehairmsn/sample.aspx?product=Repair

**limit one per household =]

For those of you who are fans of the Old Spice Commercials

http://www.oldspicevoicemail.com/

LOL

The Event Free Screening

Free Screening in multiple cities, I'm not sure what the storyline of this thing is even about but if anyone is free on the 19th they'll be in new york, so yeah go kill some time!

also there will be giveaways and prizes!

http://eventful.com/campaigns/theevent2010

Pokemon Live action Movie???

So recently a leaked preview of the Pokemon Live action movie leaked and I for one think it's fake and probably made by some random fan but how cool would it be if it was real?! I can only imagine how much it's gonna suck and how funny it's gonna be LOL

http://www.shogungamer.com/news/live-action-gritty-pokemon-movie-trailer-leaked-shogun-gamer-exclusive

FREE 2 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO TIME OUT NY!

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no credit card needed =]

MORE FREE ZIPLOC STUFF!

For the 1st 10,000 to enter, DO IT NOOOOOW!

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Last Day for 50 Cent Bowling NYC

Lanvin for H&M!?!?!?

So its official, according to http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/09/lanvin_confirmed_for_hm.html LANVIN is indeed partnered with H&M and will release their stuff in November 23, 2010, in time for fall and winter. Check out that link for more info =]

FREE ZIPLOC STUFF!

First 10,000 to enter get free ziploc bags and containers!

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A Good Husband - North American Premiere

AMAZING film by Isao Yukisada based on a play by Mayumi Nakatani. Saw it yesterday at the Big Cinemas Manhattan (Former ImaginAsian). Story was based around this douche-bag husband who had multiple affairs with other women while he was married to his wife of ten years. She catches him in the beginning of the movie and confronts him of the affairs, 10 of which she knows of. She asks for a divorce and the story goes from the there.

and here's the official info provided by www.newyork-tokyo.com/wp/

"INTRODUCTION

A couple has been married for 10 years. The husband is unfaithful but his wife continues to love him. One day, an incident befalls them. The husband tearfully confesses to his wife, “I promise to be a good husband.”

A Good Husband is originally a play by Mayumi Nakatani. Her works are staged internationally.

STORY

Ten years into his marriage, Shunsuke Kitami, who once had a thriving career as a still photographer, now mostly picks fights with his wife, Sakura. Breaking his marriage vow to Sakura to “Have children and always be faithful,” he cheats constantly. Sakura, who is desperate to have a child, finally erupts and right before Christmas, drags her reluctant husband on a vacation to Okinawa.

About one year later, Shunsuke has mysteriously lost his will to work and is living a self-indulgent life off his quickly dwindling savings. Shunsuke shows no interest in the photo assignments his assistant Makoto and Bunta bring to him. Fed up with Shunsuke, Sakura goes on a trip by herself. While she’s gone, Shunsuke invites Ranko, an aspiring actress to his house.

When Sakura comes home two weeks later, an irritated Shunsuke lashes out at her. Sakura responds, “So, you’re ready to live alone?” and disappears upstairs.

Several days later, as Sakura asks Shunsuke for a divorce, she asks her bewildered husband to take a picture of her to “commemorate our divorce.” Reluctantly Shunsuke picks up his camera and starts taking pictures again.

After Sakura leaves him, Shunsuke spends time in his dark room, alone with the last photographs he took of his wife.

One photo after another develops in the darkroom but all they reveal are a blurry background. Sakura is not in any of the images. Finally, an image of Sakura appears in one of the photos. It is an image of Sakura running away, her back facing the camera.

DIRECTOR: Isao Yukisada

Isao Yukisada made his youthful cinematic reputation with GO and Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World. With A Good Husband, he has directed a fantasy for adults.

CAST: Etsushi Toyokawa

Etsushi Toyokawa plays the husband, Shunsuke. After achieved international acclaim in Love Letter and other Shunji Iwai, he has recently performed in Sinking of Japan, Hula Girls, and 20^th Century Boys.

CAST: Hiroko Yakushimaru

Hiroko Yakushimaru playes the wife, Sakura. With her riveting debut in Proof of the Wild as a teenager, she has established her as an iconic actress. Best known for her recent performance in Always."

~~SPOILER: So you find out in the end that the couple did in fact go to Okinowa for Christmas. Even there Shunsuke was a jerk and Sakura finally gave in and couldn't take it anymore asking for a divorce. She also requests one last photo of herself which Shun grudgingly agrees too. She notices that she didn't have her ring so she runs back to the hotel to find it. On her way there she got into an accident and dies. In the movie a year has past since her death and who we believe is Sakura is actually the figment of his imagination. He wasn't able to get past her premature death and the guilt of how horribly he treated her but is finally able to move on after addressing the reality that she was gone.

Pictures courtesy of newyork-tokyo.com and asianmoviepulse.com (http://www.asianmoviepulse.com/2010/02/22/a-good-husband-2010-japan-trailer/)

Free Time Out New York Movie Screening

Mesrine: Killer Instinct

Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Location: East Village

"The first part of a two part epic of criminality that was the life of Jacques Mesrine. In KILLER INSTINCT, Mesrine (Vincent Cassel), a loyal son and dedicated soldier is back home and living with his respectable middle class parents after serving in the Algerian War. Restless with a 9 to 5 job, he is soon seduced by the neon glamour of sixties Paris and the easy money it presents. Mentored by crime boss Guido (Gerald Depardieu) Mesrine turns his back on his upbringing and soon moves swiftly up the criminal ladder. After pulling off an audacious heist he and his lover Jeanne (Cecile de France) flee to Canada where the opportunity for one big payout lures him out of hiding and propels him toward international notoriety"

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$26 for a 4 pack of Regal Tickets

http://www.mobba.com/common/gorefer.aspx?BRef=BR1FB3

approval application for your significant other

http://www.jasonmendelson.com/wp/images/HusbandNightOut.pdf

FREE STUFF!?!?!?!?!

Free Razor:
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Free IHOP:
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ALICE + OLIVIA SAMPLE SALE!

Thursday, June 3rd – Monday, June 7th
Weekdays 8am – 8pm, Weekends 11am – 6pm

Spring merchandise is up to 70 percent off!
Amazing dresses, shorts, pants, and skirts.

80 W. 40th St.
between Fifth & Sixth Avenue
(212-840-0887)

Party Dresses
Were $396
Now $149

Novelty Skirts
Were $253
Now $99

Spring Tops
Were $176
Now $79

My Darling is a Foreigner

Free movie screening for Thursday June 10th =D must register by Monday the 7th @ http://www.newyork-tokyo.com/wp/

Memorial Day Coupons

Macy's 15% off
http://akimages.crossmediaservices.com/listingimages/Retailers/macys/Coupons/22482_101.pdf

Macy's Free Pair of Jockey Panties (whiles supplies last, worth $9.50)
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/1223/panty.jpg

H&M 20% off
http://www.anp.se/newsletterweb/710213/434A5D417040455D4A7643465843

Things you wish you knew about guys when you were 21

fun article - read
http://dating.personals.yahoo.com/singles/datingtips/89028/things-i-wish-id-known-about-dating-when-i-was-21/

Article on Decoding the Male Brain

Robert sent me this interesting article on the thought processes of male mind. It's pretty interesting, give it a read:

"LB: Sexual activity releases lots of dopamine in the human brain -- and that stimulates bonding and attachment between partners. The male brain has more dopamine than the female brain, and though we don't know all the details of how the male brain functions during sexual activity, we do know this: When a man falls in love with a woman, he actually incorporates her into his sense of self. Everything she likes or wants, he takes those things to heart as if they were his own, and he wants to give her those things. That's how he expresses love -- by providing. For men, the sexual part of that love is intense: With the release of oxytocin after intimacy, the protective mode in the male is greater than it is in the female. So in that sense, men fall harder in love.

For the entire article:
http://www.aolhealth.com/condition-center/mens-sexual-health/male-brain-Louann-Brizendine?icid=main|main|dl3|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aolhealth.com%2Fcondition-center%2Fmens-sexual-health%2Fmale-brain-Louann-Brizendine

Marco Polo Cafe - NYC

Really awesome Asian Italian fusion place I came across by Alphabet City. Food a VERY unique and quite good although a little on the pricier side for Chinese. I got the Moo Goo Gai Panini 8.95, Bison Meatball Hero 8.95, Chicken & Basil Dumplings—6 for 4.95 and 2 Chicken Empanadas for $1 each! They do have a dollar menu but you must buy three, somehow I managaed to get away with just buying two lol. Also they have a lunch special: an order of dumplings (any) and an empanada for $4. Not too shabby =] Just make it before 5PM and grab the deal. The place itself is small but quaint and the owner is super nice and attentive, there is extra seating outside and an ATM if needed. If it gets too crowded then just head to the park right down the block for a nice lunch!

For more info about the place, menu, hours check out the official site!
http://www.marcopolonyc.com/page2.html

JUST GOT FINAL FANTASY XIII!!!!

So I just got a new PS3 today and with it came along *drums* FF13. So far the game is kindda on the easy side as for game play. LOTS of save points, not sure what that's about. The story line is okay and the cut scenes are amazing!